AI Automation Engineer (Quality)

Role Overview

The AI Automation Engineer (Quality) will drive the transformation of our regression testing ecosystem, moving beyond manual processes to build AI-driven, fully automated test suites for both new and legacy features.

What You Will Do

You will design and own end-to-end (E2E), API, and performance test automation that ensures the Circuit platform continues to meet Cisco’s high standards for functional quality and performance.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This is a high-visibility role where your ability to automate functional quality and reduce technical debt directly ensures Circuit remains a reliable vehicle for process automation across Cisco.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years, Master’s degree with 3+ years, or PhD with 1+ year of related experience in Computer Science, AI/ML, or a related technical field.
• Experience in test automation and regression framework development, with a deep understanding of functional quality assurance.
• Experience with Playwright (TypeScript/JavaScript) for E2E/UI automation and/or Python with Pytest/Robot Framework; familiarity with Selenium.
• Experience with REST API testing (and familiarity with API contract testing); GraphQL testing a plus.
• Solid conceptual and practical knowledge of software development lifecycles, including CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar) and automated testing best practices.
• Experience in AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code), critical thinking, and Agile/Git workflows to ensure high-quality, scalable test automation

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Paid time away (vacation, sick time, holidays)
• Annual bonuses (for non-sales roles)
• Performance-based incentive pay (for sales roles)